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Dichlorotetrafluoroethane

Hydraulic Fluid (Petroleum Based)

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Hydrochloric Acid (37% Concentration)

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Phosphoric Acid (85% Concentration)

Salt Water (30% Concentration)

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Silicon Tetrafluoride

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Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) (50% Concentration)

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Trifluoroethane

Tungsten Hexafluoride

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High-Pressure Nipples for Compressed Gas

Commonly used in high-pressure welding applications, these nipples connect your tank to the inlet of a pressure regulator. One side has a threaded pipe end and the other side has a rounded end that sits inside a threaded nut (sold separately) so you can make a threaded connection.

Brass nipples have good corrosion resistance and are softer than 316 stainless steel nipples, so they're easier to thread together. Chrome-plated brass nipples have better corrosion and wear resistance than unplated brass nipples and have a bright, shiny appearance. 316 stainless steel nipples have excellent corrosion resistance.

Nipples with filter help keep the line clean by preventing small particles and other impurities from entering your pressure regulator.

Nipples that tighten by hand should be paired with a nut with a plastic grip.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Nipples, Tank × Male Regulator

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

	Regulator Connection
For Number (Max. Pressure)	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Lg.	For Use With	Features		Each
Brass—Tighten With Wrench
CGA 170 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/8	NPT	1 1/4"	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	__	000000000	000000
CGA 180 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/8	NPT	2"	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	__	000000000	00000
CGA 500, 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	2 1/2"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Medical Gas Mixtures, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	0000
CGA 500, 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Medical Gas Mixtures, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	0000
CGA 500, 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3 1/2"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Medical Gas Mixtures, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	0000
CGA 680, 695 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 702, 703 (4,700 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3"	Air, Argon, Flammable Gases, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	__	000000000	00000
CGA 680, 695 (3,000 psi @ 72° F); CGA 702, 703 (5,500 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3 1/64"	Air, Argon, Flammable Gases, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	Filter	000000000	00000
BS 341 No. 3 (4,350 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	2 1/2"	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Perfluoropropane	__	000000000	00000
Brass—Tighten By Hand
CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F); CGA 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3 33/64"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	00000
Chrome-Plated Brass—Tighten With Wrench
CGA 510 (500 psi @ 72° F); CGA 580, 590 (3,000 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	3 1/2"	Acetylene, Argon, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Helium, Isobutane, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Bromide, Xenon	__	000000000	00000
316 Stainless Steel—Tighten With Wrench
CGA 677 (6,400 psi @ 72° F)	1/4	NPT	2 1/2"	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	__	000000000	00000

Nuts

Female Nut

Male Nut

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

Brass
Number	Gender	Thread Size	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
CGA 500	Male	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Medical Gas Mixtures	000000000	000000
CGA 510	Male	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	0000
CGA 580	Male	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	0000
CGA 590	Male	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	000000000	0000
CGA 680	Male	1.040"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	4,700 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
CGA 702	Male	1.120"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	6,400 psi @ 72° F	Air	000000000	00000
Brass with Plastic Grip
CGA 510	Male	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	Male	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
Aluminum-Plated Brass
CGA 170	Female	9/16"-18	__	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	000000000	00000
CGA 180	Female	5/8"-18	__	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	000000000	00000
BS 341 No. 3	Male	__	5/8	BSPT	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Perfluoropropane	000000000	00000
Chrome-Plated Brass
CGA 510	Male	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	Male	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
CGA 590	Male	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	000000000	00000
316 Stainless Steel
CGA 677	Female	1.035"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	6,400 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000

Nuts for High-Pressure Nipples for Compressed Gas

Slide a high-pressure hose nipple for compressed gas into one of these nuts to connect a pipe to the inlet of a pressure regulator. They are also known as CGA (Compressed Gas Association) nuts and inlet nuts.

Brass nuts have good corrosion resistance and are softer than 316 stainless steel nuts, so they're easier to thread together. Aluminum-plated brass nuts have better corrosion and wear resistance than unplated brass. Chrome-plated brass nuts have comparable corrosion and wear resistance to aluminum-plated brass nuts, and have a bright, shiny appearance. 316 stainless steel nuts have excellent corrosion resistance.

Nuts with a plastic grip can be tightened by hand instead of with a wrench.

Nuts with left-hand threads are identified with a notch.

Note: Nuts have a CGA, BS, or DIN number that corresponds to a specific type of gas. Choose a nut with the same number as your tank and other system components.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Female

Female Nut

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F, except DIN 477 No. 9: 250° F

Aluminum-Plated Brass
Number	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
CGA 170	9/16"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	000000000	000000
CGA 180	5/8"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Methane, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Propylene	000000000	00000
316 Stainless Steel
CGA 677	1.035"-14	NGO	Left Hand	6,400 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000

Male

Male Nut

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F, except DIN 477 No. 12: 250° F

Brass
Number	Thread Size	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
CGA 500	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Medical Gas Mixtures	000000000	000000
CGA 510	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	0000
CGA 580	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	0000
CGA 590	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	000000000	0000
CGA 680	1.040"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	4,700 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
CGA 702	1.120"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	6,400 psi @ 72° F	Air	000000000	00000
Brass with Plastic Grip
CGA 510	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
Aluminum-Plated Brass
BS 341 No. 3	__	5/8	BSPT	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Perfluoropropane	000000000	00000
Chrome-Plated Brass
CGA 510	0.880"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	500 psi @ 72° F	Acetylene, Butane, Cyclopropane, Dimethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, Isobutane, Methane, Methyl Chloride, Natural Gas, Propane, Propylene, Vinyl Bromide, Vinyl Chloride	000000000	00000
CGA 580	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	000000000	00000
CGA 590	0.960"-14	__	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Sulfur Hexafluoride	000000000	00000

High-Pressure Threaded Fittings for Compressed Gas

Designed to handle high-pressure welding applications, these fittings are commonly used to connect pressure regulators to compressed gas tanks or cylinders. Fittings are also known as CGA (Compressed Gas Association) fittings. They are brass for good corrosion resistance.

Fittings with left-hand threads are identified with a notch in the nut.

Note: Fittings have a CGA number that corresponds to a specific type of gas. Choose a fitting with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Female Tank × Female Regulator

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

CGA Number		Tank Connection			Regulator Connection
Tank	Regulator	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
Brass
320	580	0.830"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	000000
346	580	0.830"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	00000
350	580	0.830"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	00000
540	580	0.908"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Xenon	0000000	00000

Male Tank × Male Regulator

Maximum Pressure: See table
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

CGA Number		Tank Connection			Regulator Connection
Tank	Regulator	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Max. Pressure	For Use With		Each
Brass
580	320	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.830"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	000000
580	346	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.830"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	00000
580	350	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.830"-14	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Carbon Monoxide, Ethane, Ethylene, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Methane, Methyl Fluoride, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	00000
580	540	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.908"-14	NGO	Right Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Xenon	0000000	00000
580	555	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	0.908"-14	NGO	Left Hand	3,000 psi @ 72° F	Argon, Butane, Helium, Krypton, LP Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	00000

Male Tank × Female Regulator

Maximum Pressure: 3,000 psi @ 72° F
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

CGA Number		Tank Connection			Regulator Connection
Tank	Regulator	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	For Use With		Each
Brass
590	580	0.960"-14	NGO	Left Hand	0.960"-14	NGO	Right Hand	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Xenon	0000000	000000

Threaded Hose Fittings for Compressed Gas

Use these fittings to connect welding hose to pressure regulators and torches. They are also known as CGA (Compressed Gas Association) fittings. Fittings are brass for good corrosion resistance.

Note: Fittings have a CGA number that corresponds to a specific type of gas. Choose a fitting with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Straight Adapters, Male Hose

Maximum Pressure: 200 psi @ 72° F
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

Brass
CGA Number	Gas Fitting Size	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	For Use With		Each
032 x 022	B	5/8"-18 x 9/16"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Xenon	0000000	000000

Straight Adapters, Male Hose × Male Pipe

Maximum Pressure: 200 psi @ 72° F
Maximum Temperature: 120° F

Male Hose Connection					Male Pipe Connection
CGA Number	Gas Fitting Size	Thread Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Thread Direction	For Use With		Each
Brass
032	B	5/8"-18	UN/UNF (CGA)	Right Hand	1/4	NPT	Right Hand	Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Xenon	0000000	000000

Barbed Hose Fittings for Compressed Gas

Commonly used in low-pressure welding applications, these fittings connect downstream of your tank and pressure regulator. Slide the barbed end into rubber hose and secure with a crimp-on hose ferrule. Fittings are brass for good corrosion resistance.

Adapters let you adapt to a threaded end so you can connect welding hose to torches or pressure regulators. They consist of a barbed shaft with a rounded end that sits inside a threaded CGA nut (sold separately) so you can make a threaded hose connection.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Straight Adapters, Barbed Hose × Threaded Hose

Maximum Pressure: 200 psi @ 72° F
Maximum Temperature: 120° F
Attachment Type: Use Crimp-On Hose Ferrules

Adapters						Nuts with Right-Hand Threads			Nuts with Left-Hand Threads
For Hose ID	For CGA Number	Gas Fitting Size	For Use With		Each	CGA Number		Each	CGA Number		Each
Brass
1/8"	032, 033	B	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Water, Xenon	0000000	00000	032	0000000	00000	033	0000000	00000
3/16"	032, 033	B	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Water, Xenon	0000000	0000	032	0000000	0000	033	0000000	0000
1/4"	032, 033	B	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Water, Xenon	0000000	0000	032	0000000	0000	033	0000000	0000
3/8"	032, 033	B	Air, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Nitrogen, Water, Xenon	0000000	0000	032	0000000	0000	033	0000000	0000

Ultra-High-Polish Gasket Fittings for Stainless Steel Tubing

For Use With: Ammonia, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Fluoride, Fluorocarbon, Germane, Halide, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Laser Gas, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Silane, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Tungsten Hexafluoride, Xenon
Temperature Range: -420° to 1000° F
Tubing: Use with 316/316L stainless steel
Compatible With: Swagelok® VCR

Polished to at least a 15 Ra finish on the inside, these fittings have an ultra-smooth interior surface that helps prevent contamination. Also known as ultra-high-purity fittings, they’re packed in a Class 100 clean room, cleaned, and double bagged. They are commonly used in semiconductor applications. Fittings use a metal gasket (sold separately), which generates fewer particles than a rubber gasket and creates a strong seal in high-pressure and high-vacuum applications. Fittings are 316 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance.

To assemble, place a gasket between the gasket ends before gently rotating the female-threaded fitting onto the male-threaded fitting. Tighten until 1/8 of a turn past finger tight.

Choose threaded fittings to attach directly to other fittings.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Straight Adapters, Male Threaded Gasket Fitting × Male Threaded Pipe

NPT Threads
For Tube OD	Pipe Size	Material	Max. Pressure	Max. Vacuum	Interior Smoothness, Ra	Environmental Rating		Each
1/2"	1/2	316L Stainless Steel	3,500 psi @ 72° F	10 ^-11 torr @ 72° F	5	Fed. Std. Class 100	0000000	000000

Nuts

Male

Female

Male
For Tube OD	Nut Material	Max. Pressure	Max. Vacuum	Lg.		Each
1/2"	316L Stainless Steel	3,500 psi @ 72° F	10 ^-11 torr @ 72° F	13/16"	0000000	000000
Female
1/2"	316L Stainless Steel	3,500 psi @ 72° F	10 ^-11 torr @ 72° F	7/8"	0000000	00000

Gaskets

Gasket

Gasket with
Retaining
Tabs

Nickel gaskets are softer than stainless steel gaskets, so they won’t wear down sealing surfaces as much, and they’re easier to tighten. They’re reactive to carbon monoxide and ozone, so they shouldn’t be used with those chemicals.

Hard and heat resistant, stainless steel gaskets can be used in a wider range of applications than nickel gaskets such as carbon monoxide and ozone. However, they’re harder to tighten than nickel gaskets, and they’ll wear down sealing surfaces more quickly.

Silver-plated stainless steel gaskets are softer than unfinished stainless steel gaskets, so they won’t wear down sealing surfaces as much, and they’re easier to tighten. However, they oxidize when exposed to air, and silver particles might flake off during assembly.

Gaskets with retaining tabs stay in place during installation, so you don’t have to hold the gasket while fastening fittings together. This also means they’re less likely to scratch or nick your fittings by rotating during installation.

Nickel Gasket
For Tube OD	Max. Vacuum	Environmental Rating		Each
1/2"	10 ^-11 torr @ 72° F	Fed. Std. Class 100	00000000	00000
316L Stainless Steel Gasket
1/2"	10 ^-11 torr @ 72° F	Fed. Std. Class 100	0000000	0000
Silver-Plated 316L Stainless Steel Gasket
1/2"	10 ^-11 torr @ 72° F	Fed. Std. Class 100	00000000	0000
316L Stainless Steel Gasket with Retaining Tabs
1/2"	10 ^-11 torr @ 72° F	Fed. Std. Class 100	00000000	0000